APRN/DNP Toolkit
Key Resources
- CINAHL Complete This link opens in a new windowLiterature in nursing and allied health disciplines, 1937 to present.
- DynaMedex This link opens in a new windowClinical medical reference tool for diseases, disorders, symptoms, treatments, and Micromedex's evidence-based drug information.
Find the Evidence
Systems
Clinical pathways, textbook summaries, practice guidelines
Synopses
Syntheses
Systematic reviews
- Campbell Systematic Reviews This link opens in a new window
Studies
Original studies
Finding best evidence for healthcare
Find more evidence-based sources using a metasearch engine
Interpreting the Evidence
Critical Appraisal Tools
- CEBM Critical Appraisal Sheets
- HeLLO Appraisal Checklists
- AMSTAR Tool
- Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation (AGREE) Instrument
- Standards for QUality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE) Guidelines
- Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendations
- Asking Focused Clinical Questions
Use the Educational Prescriptions [pdf] link to help you build a PICO question.
Critical Writing Tools
Statistical Terms
Books, Journals & More
Medications
Health Promotion
Cross Cultural Issues
- Culture CluesTool to improve communication with cultures served at UWMC.
- EthnoMedInformation about cultural beliefs in medical care.
Other Resources
- HEALWAFor eligible WA-licensed health care providers.
Librarian
Caitlin Maloy, MLIS, AHIP
School of Nursing & Research Services Librarian